🇦🇴 Angola Public Holidays 2026

The official calendar of holidays and observances.

13Total

11Public

5Religious

0Cultural

2Regional

0Pan-African

Official holiday calendar

New Year's Day

January 1

Public holiday

First day of the calendar year

Day of the Beginning of the National Liberation Armed Struggle

February 4

Public holiday

Commemoration of the start of independence struggle

Carnival

February 13

Public holiday

Pre-Lenten festival

International Women's Day

March 8

Public holiday

Celebration of women's achievements

Day of Southern Africa Liberation

March 23

Public holiday

Commemoration of regional liberation

Good Friday

March 29

Public holiday

Christian commemoration of the crucifixion

Peace Day

April 4

Public holiday

Celebration of peace achievement

Labour Day

May 1

Public holiday

International Workers' Day

National Heroes Day

September 17

Public holiday

Commemoration of national heroes

All Souls' Day

November 2

Public holiday

Day of remembrance for the dead

Christmas Day

December 25

Public holiday

Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus

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Festa de Nossa Senhora do Monte

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Luanda Jazz Festival

Annual jazz music festival

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